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St. Paul’s Chapel Broadway and Fulton Street, New York City The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Rite II December 25, 2018, Midnight

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St. Paul’s ChapelBroadway and Fulton Street, New York City

The Nativity of Our Lord:

Christmas EveHoly Eucharist Rite II

December 25, 2018, Midnight

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Faith“For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a

mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move

from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will

be impossible for you.” —Matthew 17:20

Integrity“Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,

whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,

whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there

is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

—Philippians 4:8

Inclusiveness “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor

free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one

in Christ Jesus.” —Galatians 3:28

Compassion“When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he

had compassion on them and healed their sick.”

—Matthew 14:14

Social Justice“He has showed you what is good; and what the Lord

requires of you: to do justice, and to love kindness and

to walk humbly with your God.” —Micah 6:8

Stewardship“There will come seven years of great plenty

throughout all the land of Egypt. After them there

will arise seven years of famine, and all the plenty will

be forgotten in the land of Egypt; the famine will

consume the world.”—Genesis 41:29–30

MissionIn the spirit of the Gospels, the mission of Trinity Church Wall Street is to build generations of faithful leadership,

to build up neighborhoods, and to build financial capacity for holy service in New York City and around

the world. Our mission is grounded in our core values.

VisionWe seek to serve and heal the world by building neighborhoods that live gospel truths, generations of

faithful leaders, and sustainable communities.

Core Values

Core Values guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision.

By their nature, core values are touchstones for prayer, discernment, ongoing conversation, and action. We seek

a deep understanding and ongoing engagement with Trinity’s Core Values. Over the years, we will continue

reflecting on what our Core Values mean in their application; how they challenge and inform decisions and actions

in Trinity’s ministries, and how they help our ministries be aligned with our mission and vision.

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Welcome to St. Paul’s ChapelPlease add your voice and heart to the prayers. Everyone is welcome at Jesus’ Table, and everyone’s voice is needed to tell the Good News of God’s love in Christ. Please help others find a place near you, and greet the person next to you as we prepare to worship together.

If you would like to learn more about the Episcopal Church, or how you can become a member of Trinity Church, please visit www.trinitywallstreet.org/membership.

About this ServiceThe celebration of Christ’s incarnation at Christmas together with the celebration of Christ’s resurrection at Easter are the two celebrations that anchor the Christian year. At Christmas, we celebrate the mystery of God’s coming to dwell among us in the fullness of humanity as Emmanuel—God-with-us—foretold by the prophets and born of Mary.

The Church has kept a festival celebration of the birth of our Lord since the third century, and, from that time, cherished traditions have shaped our annual celebrations. The Christmas crèche and the Nativity pageant can both be said to derive from the tableau of Christ’s birth that St. Francis arranged in the cave at Greccio, Italy, in 1223. Christmas carols are a medieval tradition that was enthusiastically revived and developed in the 19th century.

Christmas is a season and is often celebrated for 12 days, ending with the Feast of the Epiphany and the Adoration of the Magi on January 6. Contemporary liturgical practice is restoring an alternative tradition in which Christmas lasts for a full 40 days, ending with the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus in the Temple—also called Candlemas—on February 2. These 40 days, together with Advent, make up the Season of the Incarnation.

This service includes a recitation of the Christmas Proclamation, a timeline representing the cosmic chronology and the salvation history leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. The proclamation was first formulated in the Middle Ages and has been updated to reflect scientific advances.

We trust that your participation in our celebrations of the birth of Jesus Christ will lead you to reaffirm the wonder of God alive in the midst of history, all the evidence to the contrary notwithstanding. And we pray that the Child of the manger whose advent among us we celebrate will rule in our hearts as Living Lord and reign over our lives as Servant-King.

Source: The Rev. Bruce W. B. Jenneker

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The Entrance RitePrelude

Noël X: Grand Jeu et Duo Louis Claude D’Aquin (1694-1772)

IntroitAt the sound of the bell, please stand as you are able.

Dominus dixit ad me: Filius meus es tu. Gregorian Chant Mode 2 The Lord said to me, “You are my son.”

—Psalm 2:7b

Acclamation BCP p. 355

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Opening Hymn Hymnal 83, vv. 1-3, 6

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Words: John Francis Wade (1711-1786); tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880) and others Music: Adeste fideles, present form of melody att. John Francis Wade; desc. David Willcocks (1919-2005)

Christmas Greeting based on Luke 3:10-11, 15

Celebrant Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing good news of great joy for all people: to you this day in the city of David is born a Savior, who is the Messiah, Christ the Lord.

All Come, let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing which has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.

Christmas Proclamation adapted from Roman Martyrology

Reader Today, the twenty-fifth day of December, unknown ages from the time when God created the heavens and the earth and in the fullness of time formed humankind in God’s image.

From the time when God created the universe, 13 billion years; From the origin of life on earth, the first living cells, 4 billion years; From the age of the dinosaurs, 230 million years; From the time of homo erectus, using tools, 1 million years; Several thousand years after the flood, when God made the rainbow shine forth as a sign of the covenant.

Twenty-one centuries from the time of Abraham and Sarah; thirteen centuries after Moses led the people of Israel out of Egypt.

Eleven hundred years from the time of Ruth and the Judges; one thousand years from the anointing of David as king; in the sixty-fifth week according to the prophecy of Daniel.

In the one hundred and ninety-fourth Olympiad; the seven hundred and fifty-second year from the foundation of the city of Rome. The forty-second year of the reign of Octavian Augustus; the whole world being at peace—

A fanfare sounds.

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Reader Jesus Christ, eternal God and Son of the eternal Father, desiring to sanctify the world by his most merciful coming, being conceived by the Holy Spirit, and nine months having passed since his conception, was born in Bethlehem of Judea of Mary, the chosen handmaid of the Lord.

The People shout:

People Glory to God in the highest and peace to God’s people on earth!

Celebrant The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, according to the flesh.

All Amen. Alleluia! Christ is born. Alleluia!

Gloria Hymnal S 236

A fanfare introduces the Gloria.

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Music: John Rutter (b. 1945)

The Collect of the Day BCP p. 212, adapted

Celebrant God be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy Christ’s presence perfectly in heaven; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

All Amen.

Please be seated.

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The Liturgy of the WordThe First Reading Isaiah 52:7-10

Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.People Thanks be to God.

The Psalm Psalm 98 Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1874-1946)

Sung by the choir.

Choir Sing a new song to God, * who has done marvelous things. With your right hand, O God, and your holy arm, * you have won for yourself the victory.

You have made known your victory; * your righteousness have you openly shown in the sight of the nations. You remember your mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, * and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

Shout with joy to God, all you lands; * lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. Sing to God with the harp, * with the harp and the voice of song.

With trumpets and the sound of the horn, * shout with joy before our God who reigns in majesty. Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, * the lands and those who dwell therein.

Let the rivers clap their hands, * and let the hills ring out with joy before God, who will come to judge the earth; God shall judge the world in righteousness * and the peoples with equity.

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The Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-4

Reader A Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.People Thanks be to God.

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Sequence Hymn Hymnal 96

Please stand as you are able.

Words: French carol; tr. James Chadwick (1813-1882), alt. Music: Gloria, French carol; arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (1887-1958)

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The Holy Gospel Luke 2:1-20

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Deacon In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones

Silence follows the sermon.

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The Creed Please stand as you are able.

Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926); Music: Hymn to Joy, Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827); adapt. Edward Hodges (1796-1867), alt.

The Prayers of the People composed by Bruce Jenneker

Reader On this holy night, as we give thanks for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, let us pray, saying:

O holy child of Bethlehem:People We worship and adore you.

Reader Lord Jesus Christ, you were born in a stable: give courage to all who are homeless and all who live in poverty. Use us and our resources to create a world in which everyone has a place, everyone is fed, and no one is left out.

O holy child of Bethlehem:People We worship and adore you.

Reader Lord Jesus Christ, the angels sang to announce the wonder of your birth: give the song of the kingdom to all who are overburdened and cast down. Use us to proclaim in word and deed the good news of your love and your grace.

O holy child of Bethlehem:People We worship and adore you.

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Reader Lord Jesus Christ, the shepherds came from their fields to worship you: give the joy of your presence to your Church throughout the world. Bless the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church, the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Orthodox Churches, the Protestant Churches among all people, and their leaders. Give your special grace to Justin the Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael our Presiding Bishop; Andrew, Allen, and Mary, our Bishops; and all the bishops, clergy, and people. Make your Church a bold witness of your love.

O holy child of Bethlehem:People We worship and adore you.

Reader Lord Jesus Christ, the sages from the East knelt before you in humble adoration: give humility and wisdom to all who govern, especially Donald our President, Andrew our Governor, and Bill our Mayor.

O holy child of Bethlehem:People We worship and adore you.

Reader Lord Jesus Christ, you are God’s forgiving compassion and the tender love of God that seeks and finds us when we are lost; in your mercy forgive us our sins and offenses.

O holy child of Bethlehem:People We worship and adore you.

Reader Lord Jesus Christ, your radiance filled a lowly manger: give the glory of your resurrection to all who rest in you, especially those whom we still love but see no longer, our relatives and friends who have passed from this life to the next. Prepare us for that happy place that where they live in eternal joy with you, we may also one day be.

O holy child of Bethlehem:People We worship and adore you.

Celebrant Lord Jesus, Holy Child of Mary and our loving Savior, you know us and love us: bless our lives with your presence and your grace.

All For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

The Holy EucharistThe PeaceCelebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

WelcomePlease be seated.

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The OffertoryThe ushers collect the offering.

Niño lindo Traditional, arr. Julian Wachner (b. 1969)

EstribiLLo: Niño lindo, ante ti me rindo, Niño lindo, eres tú mi Dios.

Esa tu hermosura, ese tu candor El alma me roba, el alma me roba, Me roba el amor.

EstribiLLo

La vida, bien mío, y el alma también; Te ofrezco, gustoso, te ofrezco, gustoso, Rendido a tus pies.

EstribiLLo

Adiós, tierno Infante, adiós, Niño, adiós. Adiós, dulce amante, adiós, dulce amante, Amante, adiós, Niño, adiós.

EstribiLLo

—Venezuelan traditional

At the Presentation Hymnal 380, v. 3

Please stand as you are able as the offering is brought forward.

Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711); Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?)

rEfrain: Beautiful boy, to you I give up; Beautiful boy, you are my God.

That your beauty, that your candor Steals my soul, steals my soul, Steals my love.

rEfrain

My good life, and also my soul I offer you, gladly, offer you, gladly, surrendered at your feet.

rEfrain

Farewell, sweet prince, farewell, boy, farewell. farewell, sweet love, farewell, sweet love, Love, farewell, boy, farewell.

rEfrain

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The Great Thanksgiving BCP p. 369, adapted

Celebrant God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.People Glory to you for ever and ever.

Celebrant At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.

People By your will they were created and have their being.

Celebrant From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.

People Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.

Celebrant Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.

People By Christ’s blood, we are reconciled. By Christ’s wounds, we are healed.

Celebrant And therefore, we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

Continue to the Sanctus on the next page.

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Sanctus Hymnal S 130

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Music: from Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (1937-2010)

Celebrant And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by Christ, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,

All We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.

Celebrant Lord God of our holy and righteous forebears; God and Mother of Israel; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal.

Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name.

People Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

Celebrant Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation.

All AMEN.

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The Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 364

Celebrant As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,All Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Fraction BCP p. 364

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for

you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Please be seated.

Ushers will lead you to a station for communion. We serve communion at stations in the front and the back. Ministers will come serve communion in both balconies. If you need to receive communion at your seat, please notify an usher.

All who hunger for God are cordially invited to this table, including children. You may consume the bread and then drink from the chalice (please grasp the bottom of the chalice to guide it to your lips). Also, you may dip the bread in the wine and then consume it, or you may leave the bread in your palm for the chalice-bearer to dip in the wine and place on your tongue. Gluten-free wafers are available. Those who do not wish to receive communion are welcome to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest.

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Communion AnthemsSing Lullaby Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Sing lullaby, while snow doth gently fall, sing lullaby to Jesus born in an oxen stall. Sing lullaby to Jesus born now in Bethlehem, the naked blackthorn’s growing to weave his diadem. Sing lullaby to Jesus while thickly snow doth fall, sing lullaby to Jesus the Savior of all.

—F. W. Harvey (1888-1957)

Mary Had a Baby Spiritual, arr. William L. Dawson (1899-1994)

Mary had a baby, My Lord! Where was He born? Born in a manger. What did they call Him? “King Jesus,” He was called “King Jesus.” Mary had a Baby, oh, yes! He is called “King Jesus,” “Mighty Counselor,” “King Emmanuel,” “Mighty God,” “Everlasting Father,” “Prince of Peace.”

—Spiritual

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Communion Hymn Hymnal 112

Please remain seated.

Words: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894); Music: Cranham, Gustav Theodore Holst (1874-1934)

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Hymn Hymnal 111

Please stand as you are able. Light is passed from one candle to another during the singing of the hymn.

Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885) Music: Stille Nacht, melody Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863); harm. Carl H. Reinecke (1824-1910)

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Concluding RitePost-Communion Prayer BCP p. 366

Celebrant Let us pray.All Almighty and everliving God,

we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Blessing traditional, adapted

Celebrant May the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ make you sing with joy like the angels, seek him out in faith like the shepherds, and like the three sages offer him the worship of your hearts and loyalty of your lives: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

All Amen.

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Closing Hymn Hymnal 87

Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.; Music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915)

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TRINITY CHURCH WALL STREET MUSIC STAFFDr. Julian Wachner, F.A.G.O., Director of Music Melissa Attebury, Associate Director of Music Melissa Baker, Senior Artistic Administrator

Ariana Dimock, Music Library Assistant Aaron Garcia, Production and Library Assistant

Anne Damassa Graff, Music Education Harrison E. Joyce, Production Manager and Music Librarian

Thomas McCargar, Choral Contractor Avi Stein, Associate Organist and Chorusmaster

Janet Yieh, Associate Organist

Dismissal BCP p. 366

Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.People Thanks be to God.

PostludeIn dulci jubilo, BWV 729 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Please take your candle and bulletin home with you.

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FlowersThe Christmas poinsettias are given to the glory of God by the following donors:

Sally Benner—In gratitude for the Peace Makers & Justice Seekers

Gabriel Bonadie—In memory of Sybilleotta Bonadie and Jean-Paul Montgomery Bonadie

Maisy and Finn Barr Curry—In memory of Robert Daly, and in honor of Alice Daly

Heather Daly—In memory of Robert Daly from Alice, Stacie, and Heather Daly; and in honor of Stacie Daly, from her godson

Emmanuel Davis—To the glory of God

Al DiRaffaele—To the glory of God

Roy Griffith—To the glory of God

Barbara Halloway—To the glory of God

Joyce M. Henson and Elizabeth P. Hanlon—In honor of Dante Dinecco

Joanne Robinson Hill—In memory of Andrew Hill

Rowena Irons—In memory of Michael Irons and Bernice Wynter

Clarence H. Kay, Jr.—To the glory of God

Maureen Lyons—To the glory of God

Sompon Oerlemans—In memory of Walter Oerlemans, beloved husband, Father, Opa, and friend of Trinity; and in memory of Marguerita Orien Ford Roett, much loved sister, aunt, and friend

Gwendolyn Pointer—In memory of Elizabeth Pointer, mother, wife, sister, and friend

Grace Ramsdell—In memory of her grandmother, the Rev. Elizabeth Simmons Masquelette

Carla Richards—To the glory of God

Donna Riley—In memory of her mother Katherine Warbington; her father Andrew C. Warbington, Sr.; and her brother Andrew C. Warbington, Jr.

Shannon K. Sell—To the glory of God

Corine Thompson—To the glory of God

If you have donated poinsettias, you may pick them up after the Christmas Day 11:15 service.

To donate flowers, e-mail [email protected].

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FOR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS Welcome to Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. We’re glad you’re here. Come connect with us:

CONNECT Introduce yourself to our clergy,ushers, or greeters. To learn more about membership, baptism, or confirmation, or to receive emails about upcoming Trinity events, fill out a welcome card and place it in the offering plate. You can access the welcome card digitally by texting “TRINITY” to 28259.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR Visit with fellow worshippers over coffee and small bites after all Sunday services.

TAKE A TOUR Learn more about St. Paul’s Chapel following the 11:15am service. Gather by the pulpit where a docent will guide you around our historic building.

THIS WEEKTUESDAY, DECEMBER 25On Christmas Day, the Parish Center and Trinity offices are closed. There will be no Morning or Evening Prayer. Information: trinitywallstreet.org/christmas.

Christmas Day Choral Eucharist: The Nativity of Our Lord11:15am, St. Paul’s ChapelA Choral Eucharist in celebration of Christmas. Music is provided by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, with additional congregational hymns and carols. The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer, Rector, celebrant; the Rev. Phillip Jackson, Vicar, preacher.

Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

announcEmEnts

BEGINNING DECEMBER 25, 2018

TRINITY CHURCH | BROADWAY AT WALL STREET

ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL | BROADWAY AND FULTON STREET

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 10am-Noon, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

Pipes at One1pm, St. Paul’s ChapelTrinity offers Pipes at One concerts year-round in St. Paul’s Chapel, featuring the celebrated three-manual Noack organ that was inaugurated in the spring of 2018. These innovative programs showcase leading organists and rising stars from around the country. At this concert: David Ball performs. Information: trinitywallstreet.org/pipes.

The Art of Advent6-8pm, through January 4, Chapel of All SaintsExperience the holidays in a deeper way through the sharing of meals, scripture study, observing the Advent calendar, and exploring how art intersects with faith. Information: Yunjeong at [email protected].

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

EVERY SUNDAYNursery Care (six months through age 5)11am-1pm, St. Paul’s ChapelThe nursery is found in the Chapel of Remembrance, the small room in the southwest corner of the Chapel.

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The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You10am, Parish Center, 56 Trinity PlaceDiscussion centering on the editorial pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the day’s Gospel.

Whole Community Learning10am, 14 Vesey StreetWhole Community Learning is on hiatus until January 6 when the second unit will be launched, Jesus: Rebel Peacemaker!

Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 12:30pm, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

Brown Bag Lunch 2pm, St. Paul’s ChapelInformation: trinitywallstreet.org/brownbag.

Compline by Candlelight8pm, St. Paul’s ChapelFind peace and stillness as you end one week and begin the next. Come as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes let mantra-like, chant-based improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street wash over you. Learn more and access podcasts at trinitywallstreet.org/compline.

COMING SOONYouth Holiday Party4-7pm, Saturday, January 5, 2019, Parish CenterAll 6th-12th graders are invited to a holiday party and an anime retelling of the Christmas story, Tokyo Godfathers, in which a homeless trio finds an abandoned baby and sets out to find its parents (PG-13, 2003). Information: Wendy Claire Barrie at [email protected] or Kathryn Carroll at [email protected].

Whole Community LearningResumes on January 6, 2019Unit II begins, Jesus: Rebel Peacemaker!What does Peacemaking look like? What did Jesus’ movement show us?

Spa for the Soul10am-3pm, January 12, 2019, Parish CenterMaking a Space for Contemplative Prayer. Learn to rest in God through the contemplative practice of centering prayer and gather the tools and resources you will need to develop a regular prayer practice. Our study will be framed

Core Values

In December we focus on the Core Value of Stewardship

2019 Living the vaLues Quiet RetReats

Take some time away from the daily busyness to contemplate Trinity’s core values—faith, integrity, inclusiveness, compassion, social justice, and stewardship—and how you express these values in your everyday living. We’ll begin with thought-provoking teaching, then spend time in prayerful introspection and quiet exercises with poetry and art, meditation, and natural woodland beauty, all fueled by delicious, wholesome farm-to-table meals. You’ll come away renewed and inspired, and ready to live your values more fully in the world.

January 11-13: FAITH, with Bob Scott and Toni Foy

March 22-24: INTEGRITY, with Kathy Bozzuti-Jones and John Deuel

May 3-5: COMPASSION, with Kristin Miles and Donna Riley

July 19-21: INCLUSIVENESS, with Daniel Simons, Keith Klein, and Felicia Eve

September 13-15: SOCIAL JUSTICE, with Joel Gibson and Roz Hall

November 15-17: STEWARDSHIP, with Joseph and Heidi Rose

Pricing $50/night (double occupancy)

For a single-occupancy room, there is a $35 surcharge per person, per night, based on availability.

Transportation

The retreat center operates a shuttle bus to pick up and drop off guests who take Metro-North to Wassaic Station. Free parking is available for those who choose to drive. Open to adult members of Trinity congregation, staff, friends, and partners of Trinity. More information and registration at trinitywallstreet.org/valuesretreats.

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the New York City Women’s March (January 19); Preacher and scholar the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas (January 20); “Songs as Protest” at Whole Community Learning (January 20); “This is America,” an experiential learning activity about poverty (January 21); and Brown Bag Lunch service opportunities (January 18–21). Information: trinitywallstreet.org/mlk.

BULLETIN BOARDTrinity Church Rejuvenation Update Trinity Church has embarked on a rejuvenation project to enhance the overall worship experience, make spaces accessible and welcoming, upgrade technology and infrastructure, and address deferred maintenance. To allow the work to proceed as efficiently as possible, the nave, or main body, of Trinity Church is closed until the work is substantially complete, in the spring of 2020 or possibly sooner. Update: Workers are preparing to remove the stained glass in the west chancel window. Want to see the rejuvenation up close? You can follow the work at trinitywallstreet.org/rejuvenation.

2019 Giving Campaign ContinuesThere’s still time to make your 2019 stewardship pledge to Trinity, and Christmas is a great time to do so. You can pick up stewardship brochures, pledge cards, and return envelopes near the entrances of Trinity’s Chapel of All Saints and St. Paul’s Chapel, or pledge online at trinitywallstreet.org/give. Information: Mother Beth Blunt at [email protected] or 646.216.6482.

The Sisters are In10:30-11:45am, weekdays, Chapel of All SaintsA Sister of St. Margaret is available for anyone who needs to talk, pray, or just sit with someone. **Please note there will be no Sister in the House on December 25, 31 or January 1.

Greeter MinistryParishioners are invited to greet regular worshippers and guests to the 9am, 9:15am, and 11:15am Sunday services. Volunteer commitment is once or twice a month, for 45 minutes (volunteers are asked to arrive 45 minutes before the service). Volunteers are required to undergo a background check. Information: Dane Miller at [email protected].

Registration Now Open for 2019 Retreats

The Trinity Retreat Center, located in West Cornwall, Connecticut, is a refuge of healing, peace, joy, and spiritual formation for all generations. Upcoming retreats for individuals and families:

Presidents’ Weekend Rest & Renewal February 15-18, 2019

Lenten Retreat March 15-17, 2019

Preparing for the Easter Feast: Holy Week Retreat April 14-21, 2019 Want to bring your group for a retreat? Booking dates in 2019 are now available. Learn more and book today at trinityretreatcenter.org.

by quotations from Fr. Thomas Keating. The quiet day will be led by Lindsay Boyer, spiritual director, adjunct professor at The General Theological Seminary, contemplative retreat leader, and coordinator of the New York City Chapter of Contemplative Outreach. $25 includes lunch. To RSVP or for more information, email [email protected].

Mindful Therapy for Anxious Times10am-4pm, Saturday, January 12, 2019, OffsiteJoin psychiatrist Mark Epstein, MD, and staff from the Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute for a day-long conference that will explore how mindful psychotherapy techniques can help manage and decrease anxiety. This conference is designed for mental health professionals and the general public who are interested in exploring the ways mindfulness can help us cope with precarious political and societal circumstances and events. Location: Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church,7 West 55th St. Information and to register: trinitywallstreet.org/psiconference.

A Weekend of Service Honoring MLKJanuary 18-21, 2019 Join Trinity Church Wall Street in a weekend of service and activism honoring the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Opportunities include

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Flower Donations Have flowers dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one or in celebration of a life event. A suggested donation of $150 to the Trinity Flower Fund begins the process. Information: [email protected].

Trinity’s Online Gift ShopThe online Trinity Gift Shop is a great place to purchase gifts, books, music by Trinity ensembles, jewelry, devotional items, and pieces pertaining to Trinity’s history and 9/11 ministry. Parishioners always receive 20% off at the Trinity gift shop with the code PARISH20. Free shipping is always included with your order. Visit trinitywallstreet.org/giftshop.

IN OUR PRAYERSThis prayer list is cleared at the end of each month. To add names to the list, email [email protected] or call 212.602.0800.

WE PRAY FOR Cynthia Cartwright; Norma Rogers; Cynthia Smith; Roy Watson; Maria George; Roy Burrowes; Pearl Grady; Drew Pardus; Evadné

Hodge; Adrian Prisecaru (husband of Donna Prisecaru); Michael Cheeseman (friend of Keith and Beckie Klein); David Henry; Susie Edwards; Leff LaHuta; William Jayne; Susan, Amy and Kenzie Cohen (friends of Ellen and Henry Andrews); Robert Goodman (father of Melissa Goodman); Robert Staas (nephew-in-law of Ruth Lovelock); Marcia Talcott (relative of MacKerrow Talcott); Blaine and Jeff Davis (friends of Mark Alvino); Tamara Howes (friend of Ellen Andrews); Darlene Colon (cousin of Lenore Rivera); Yaffe family (friends of Mollie Myers); Kimberly Lafuente; Dru Finkelstein (friend of Kathy Bozzuti-Jones); Arjun Weehuizen; Lisannia McIntyre; Douglas Milburry (brother of parishioner Lee Englund); Rosa Fortiz; Elizabeth Melillo; Allen Mazalewski; Jorgelina Solari; Joan Duncan; Antoinette Emers and family–Ayinde S. Emers, Norma Diaz, and Claudia Booker; Trevisan and Pivetta families; Henry Loua and Alice Guillou (family of Alfred Loua); Ruby and Dan Woolley (aunt and uncle of Valerie Thurab); Gloria Stanke and Donna Stanke (family of Catherine Stanke); Suzanne Englund (niece of Don and Lee Englund); Janitz Valerio, Journalen and Marlon Valbuena, Lyndonna M., Sam Cabuenas, Nerve Valerio, Virginia Valerio, and Thomas

Sundays at 8pmSt. Paul’s ChapelFreeCome as you are, find a seat, and hold a candle. For thirty minutes, let mantra-like, chant-based improvised music by The Choir of Trinity Wall Street wash over you.

Learn more and access podcasts at trinitywallstreet.org/compline

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYS 8am Holy Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel

9am Holy Eucharist, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

9:15am Family Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel

11:15am Holy Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel

8pm Compline by Candlelight, St. Paul's Chapel

WEEKDAYS 8:15am, 9am Monday–Friday Morning Prayer Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

12:05pm Monday–Friday Holy Eucharist followed by Healing Prayer Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

5:15pm Monday–Friday (except Thursdays) Evening Prayer Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

5:15pm Thursdays Evensong Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Congregational Council: [email protected]. Meets 6-8pm, the third Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is January 15 in the Chapel of All Saints. RSVP: Summerlee Staten at [email protected].

Ministry Night will be held at 6pm, the fourth Tuesdays in September and January. The next ministry night will be January 22, 2019 at St. Paul’s Chapel. RSVP: Summerlee Staten at [email protected].

Standing Committees:Arts: [email protected] Community: [email protected] Education: [email protected] Hospitality: [email protected] Membership: [email protected] Witness & Outreach: [email protected]

All are welcome to attend these meetings.

James (family and friends of Janitz Valerio); Zvonimir Guja (father of Sandra Guja, grandfather of Stella Brosius); Basilio Garcia (relative of Susan Garcia); Margaret La Rosa.

IN THE MILITARYOliver Barnyak (Alex Burns’ friend); Randall Middleton, Christine, and Sean Reardon (Evadné Hodge’s friends); Paul Watson; Peter Martinez (Beverly Ffolkes-Bryant’s friend); Michael Dunn; Gen. Cameron Holt (Katie Basquin’s friend); Zane Kupper; Margo Protain (Anesia Protain’s sister); Col. Stephen Ryan (friend of Bob Zito); Rob Jones (Megan Jones’ brother); SOC Ajay James, USN (friend of Bill McCue); Graham Scarbro, USN (nephew of Amy Roy); Wonjun Seol (Yunjeong Seol’s brother); Helen Guittard (Stephen Guittard’s wife).

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYERToday we pray for the Rt. Rev. Duke Akamisoko of Nigeria.

Pastoral CareIn case of illness, a death in the family, or other pastoral emergencies, please call 917.488.0717 to reach a member of the Pastoral Team on call for the week: Kristin Miles, Sister Ann, Sister Gloria, or Sister Promise. For other pastoral needs, especially pastoral conversation about life issues, call the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles, Director for Pastoral Care and Community, at 212.602.0895.

Congregational Voice “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his servants” (Psalm 116:13). This Bible verse is one of my favorites because it gives a message of hope. —Dall Forsythe

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Sunday Stafflisted by last name

Ellen AndrewsProgram Manager, Pastoral Care and Community

Sister Promise AtelonSisters of Saint Margaret

Melissa AtteburyAssociate Director of Music

Wendy Claire BarrieProgram Manager, Children and Youth

The Rev. Elizabeth BluntPriest and Director for Congregational Life and the Arts

Metha BalasquidesProgram Assistant, Brown Bag Lunch Program

Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-JonesAssociate Director for Faith Formation and Education

The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-JonesPriest and Director of Core Values and Latin America & Caribbean Relations

Jennifer ChinnProgram Manager, Justice and Reconciliation

Mandy CulbreathCoordinator for Justice and Reconciliation

The Rev. Phillip A. JacksonVicar

The Rev. Dr. William LupferRector

The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach MilesPriest and Director for Pastoral Care and Community

Robert ScottDirector for Faith Formation and Education

The Rev. Daniel SimonsPriest and Director of Spiritual Formation and Pilgrimage

Scott SmithHead Sacristan

Avi SteinAssociate Organist and Chorusmaster

The Rev. Winnie VarghesePriest and Director of Justice and Reconciliation

Dr. Julian WachnerDirector of Music

Sister Ann WhittakerSisters of Saint Margaret

Sister Gloria ShirleySisters of Saint Margaret

The Rev. Frank HakoolaPriest and Program Officer for Africa

The Rev. C. Alfred LouaPriest for Pastoral Care and Community

The Rev. Canon Benjamin Musoke-LubegaPriest and Director of Anglican Relations

Dane MillerAssistant Head Sacristan

Anne Damassa GraffProgram Assistant, Music

Kathryn CarrollProgram Associate, Faith Formation and Education

Janet YiehAssociate Organist

The Rev. Bruce W. B. JennekerPriest and Director of Liturgy

Yunjeong SeolSacristan

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This is a service of Holy Eucharist according to Rite II, which begins on page 355 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Scripture readings are appointed by the Revised Common Lectionary and are excerpted from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Psalm texts are taken from the St. Helena Psalter. Hymns come from The Hymnal 1982.

Other service elements come from additional sources as noted.

The Christmas Proclamation is based on an adaptation by the Liturgical Commission of the Society of Jesus based on the medieval Roman Martyrology. It situates the Nativity of Christ within the context of salvation history, referring not only to Biblical events but also to the formation of the universe and the history of our planet as well as to that of the Greek and Roman worlds. In this account the advent of Christ at Christmas is seen as the summit of both sacred

and secular history.

2018-2019 TRINITY WALL STREET VESTRY

William Lupfer, Rector

Joel Motley, Church Warden; Paul Yang, Church Warden

Frederick Bland, William Cobb, Sanders Davies, Dr. Scott E. Evenbeck, Robert G. Zack, Suzanne Hammett, Susan Hewitt, T. Dennis Sullivan, Emory Edwards, Eric Eve, Sara Queen,

John G. Talty, Mary Katherine Wold, Christian B. Hylton, Gabrielle E. Sulzberger, Peter Barbey, Matthew Knisely, Lynne Jordal Martin, Christopher Mann, Martez Moore

2018–2019 TRINITY WALL STREET CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

Phillip Jackson, Vicar; William Lupfer, Rector

Keith Klein, President; Felicia Eve, Vice-President; Deborah E. Hope, Secretary

Gerald Baugh, Adrienne Bradley, William Clark, Paul Donahue, Melba Duncan, Felicia Eve, Ruth Antoinette “Toni” Foy, Kevin Grant, Sharon Hardy, Deborah E. Hope, Cynthia Jay,

Keith Klein, Barbara Inniss, Charles Jamison, David Ward

In an effort to reach a broad audience, Trinity Wall Street records its services and events for broadcast on the internet. Your attendance at a service or event constitutes your consent to be included in any filming, photographing, audio recording, or broadcast and for any other use in whole or in part, including publicity and promotion. If you prefer to avoid being filmed, please sit in the back pews on the side aisles.

Sunday parking validation for the Battery Parking Garage is available at the Parish Center, 56 Trinity Place. Please ask an usher for directions.

As part of Trinity Wall Street’s commitment to responsible stewardship of the earth’s resources, this publication is printed on paper that is manufactured with 100% post-consumer fibers.

Assistive Listening devices are available for this service and are located at the welcome table.

120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 T 212.602.0800 | trinitywallstreet.org The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer, Rector The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson, Vicar

Trinity ChurchWALL STREET

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Cover artwork by Dr. He Qi. © 2014, All rights reserved.

Currently a California resident, He Qi has studied at Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing Art Institute in China and Hamburg Art Institute in Germany. He was the first among mainland Chinese citizens to earn a Ph.D. in Religious Art after the Cultural Revolution. He also received his honorary doctorate degree from Australia Catholic University in Melbourne. He is a member of the China Art Association and a former council member of the Asian Christian Art Association (1998-2006). He received a 20th-century Award for Achievement in recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of Religious Art Theory and Christian Art Creation of IBC in Cambridge, UK.

www.heqiart.com

SERVICE PARTICIPANTS

CELEBRANT: The Rev. Elizabeth Blunt DEACON AND PREACHER: The Rev. Dr. Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones

MUSICIANS: The Choir of Trinity Wall Street Dr. Julian Wachner, F.A.G.O., Director of Music

Janet Yieh, Associate Organist